“They were shooting sporadically to scare the people away before taking him and two other members of the church whom they saw with him.

“This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the lives of candidates, examination personnel and other stakeholders, as well as to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examination without disruption,” the statement said.

Officials from the United States and Iran will on Wednesday hold indirect technical talks on their deal aimed at ending the Middle East war, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks told AFP.

The Presidency has called on Nigerians to actively embrace climate education and environmental responsibility as part of efforts to reduce the impact of flooding across the country.

The governor said politicians should not applaud the courts when judgments favour them and condemn the judiciary whenever decisions go against their interests.

A Nigerian startup, Lezerv Limited, says it is positioning itself to address the growing demand for reliable home and office support services by connecting individuals and businesses with professional service providers.

Cartoon: Esprit de ‘corpses’

At least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government.

By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Executive Council has approved a capital base of N200 billion for the establishment of the Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), with the state government committing 30 per cent of the capital. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, disclosed this after the Executive Council […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says nine registered political parties have collected access codes to upload their candidates’ particulars for the presidential and National Assembly elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his cryptocurrency activities in 2025, according to documents released Tuesday by the US Office of Government Ethics.

England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.

Dear Bunmi, as you can imagine, I’m still reeling from the shock!

“Poor waste management is not merely an environmental concern; it is a serious public health issue that requires behavioural change”

By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have confirmed the submission of their presidential tickets to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal ahead of the 2027 general election. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, announced on Wednesday that the party […]